All the fun of the fair. On Thursday 31st August, we will be taking 14 young people on a day trip to Alton Towers. Leaving Barnard Castle at 7am, staff will be at the YMCA from 6.45am, so we're asking that you start making your way to the YMCA at this time. We...

Y Care International is running an exciting programme for young people aged 18-25 to volunteer overseas for up to 3 months and make a difference in some of the world’s poorest communities. [pdf-embedder...

Merger of YMCA Teesdale with YMCA North Tyneside. Please read the press release which outlines the plans for a merger with YMCA North Tyneside. Exciting times ahead I'm sure. When more information is available we will let you know. [pdf-embedder...

YMCA Teesdale will be running sessions with St. Paul's Activities Lunch Club. The Summer Activities for Cockfield and Evenwood will be held Mondays - Thursdays throughout the summer holidays. All sessions are free, however donations made are very much appreciated....

July 30th, 2017 is Friendship Day There is no evidence that Europe or the UK has taken up Friendship Day, however, it has been kept alive and revitalised in Asia, where several countries have adopted it. Friendship bands are very popular in India, Nepal, Bangladesh,...

"I got involved with YMCA Teesdale as a young person. I enjoyed attending the drop-in sessions as it helped me create a strong relationship with the organisation. This relationship has helped me carry on, now being a volunteer being with the YMCA. My first...

YMCA's monthly visit YMCA Teesdale's Intergenerational Project with The Manor House has been a great success to date. We have built a fabulous working relationship with the Manor House nursing home in Barnard Castle. YMCA's monthly visit to the Manor House is eagerly...

Forest School is a fantastic outdoor learning experience carried out at Evenwood, Staindrop and Green Lane Primary Schools. Each session lasts 90 minutes and caters for a maximum of 16 young people aged 5 to 11 years. Activities on offer are camp building, weaving...

Tuesday 20th June - the last small grants panel was held. In 2014 the small grants panel to support children's and young people’s groups in Teesdale was formed. The funding forms are completed by children and young people who are wanting resources for their groups....

Good news, Josh Barker our Youth Work Apprentice has planned the following summer sport sessions for the summer holidays in Barnard Castle Day / Date / Time Sports being played Thursday / 3rd August 2017 / 2pm-4pm...

We're going on a trip to Wet 'N' Wild on the Friday 21st July. There are only 14 spaces available and spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you're interested in coming along, talk to Chris this Wednesday where he'll be able to give you a...

Free 6 weeks Beginner Computer Sessions This is a FREE 6 weeks course designed for the absolute beginner. Starting 9th June at Scarth Hall in Staindrop. It'll be taught in a relaxed and supportive setting, plenty of hands on experience. If you're...